Our team made some remarkable contributions at the 18th annual VISION 2020: The Right to Sight – India conference, held in Ludhiana this July. The conference brought together organizations, hospitals, health research institutes and others to gain a deeper understanding of challenges and opportunities in the eye health field. Our Global Director of International Programmes… Continue reading Action-packed VISION 2020 INDIA conference
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The role of eye care in preventing poverty
For most of his adult life, Abraham made a living as a cobbler, supporting his wife and raising six children on his earnings. But several years ago, he started having trouble threading needles. Initially, he pricked himself repeatedly, and eventually, he couldn’t get the needles threaded at all. Due to his poor eyesight, Abraham had… Continue reading The role of eye care in preventing poverty
An eye health ambassador’s long journey to restored sight
Imagine preparing a meal for family and friends, and nobody eats it because they don’t trust your cooking skills due to your failing eyesight. Or picture yourself shopping at the local marketplace and wondering if you’re being shortchanged by the vendor because you can’t see the numbers on the coins. That’s what Sharda, who lives… Continue reading An eye health ambassador’s long journey to restored sight
Operation Eyesight India is Running in the Hyderabad Marathon
Operation Eyesight India is running in India’s second largest event – the NMDC Hyderabad Marathon – this August 25 to raise eye health awareness. The Operation Eyesight India team aims to raise INR 5,00,000 to provide school eye screenings and spectacles to students in need. Hyderabad, India, June 27, 2024 – All members of Operation Eyesight… Continue reading Operation Eyesight India is Running in the Hyderabad Marathon